Vaginal Health, Organic Cotton & The Bamboo Myth: What’s Really Touching Your Skin?

In this episode of Below Her Surface, Lily sits down with Sera Delprado, the founder of Fanny Organics, to uncover the hidden impact our choice of underwear has on our hormonal and vaginal health. After battling chronic infections and finding a complete lack of genuine cotton options on the high street, Sera set out to create a brand that fuses high-end design with strict health-conscious standards. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the textile industry, exploring the "greenwashed" reality of bamboo fabrics and why synthetic materials like polyester are essentially like wearing plastic against your most sensitive organs. From the frequency of fabrics to the 36-second window in which our skin absorbs toxins, this episode is a wake-up call for any woman looking to respect her body from the base layer up. In this episode, Lily and Sera explore: -The "Fanny" Origin Story – How recurring health issues and a gap in the market led to the creation of a pH-conscious underwear brand. -The Bamboo Myth – Why bamboo is often a "fad" and the chemical-heavy process required to turn wood pulp into soft fabric. -Chemical Absorption – The reality that skin begins absorbing dyes and fabric chemicals in just 36 seconds. -Fabric Frequencies – The fascinating science of how different materials vibrate and why organic cotton matches the frequency of a healthy human body. -The Synthetic Trap – How petroleum-based fabrics like polyester create a breeding ground for bacteria, UTIs, and thrush. -Design Meets Health – The meticulous process of lengthening gussets and using undyed, raw organic cotton linings for ultimate protection. -Future-Proofing Women's Health – The link between chemical exposure and fertility, and the importance of teaching young women to demand respect for their bodies through the products they use. This episode is a grounded, eye-opening guide to the "bandage" we wear every day, reminding us that true wellness starts with the simple, honest materials we put against our skin.